Traveling Welder

About the role

EMD Electronics is a global supplier of high‑tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. The company fosters a collaborative organization of curious, customer‑obsessed individuals who push the boundaries of science to advance digital living. This position does not offer sponsorship for work authorization; external applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital GTAW tube welding, assembly, and installation of mechanical components onto sheet metal plates and inside of sheet metal frames and enclosures on equipment
• Check raw materials and quantities against a bill of materials and arrange them according to a design drawing
• Perform inspection and general tool maintenance
• Apply welding symbols and maintain proper sequence of assembly and accuracy of fit‑up
• Use computer interface for reading/understanding P&ID and mechanical diagrams and drawings
• Work with supervision to adjust weld parameters to meet required weld quality
• Maintain all required certifications under applicable codes
• Work in a Clean/Weld room using heat‑resistant welding gloves and welding face shield
• Sit for up to 6 hours
• Maintain hand dexterity and stability for weld quality
• Lift up to 50 lb 5 times per day and transfer this weight to a cart (same level or down to knee height)
• Push or pull carts on wheels (up to 200 lb)
• Stand and kneel on ergonomic mats over concrete
• Use full range of motion with arms and legs
• Use hand, power tools, taps, wrenches, sockets, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures and simple measuring instruments

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of hands‑on TIG Lathe or Orbital welding experience

Qualifications

• Self‑starting and motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced dynamic environment while following safety and process controls
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and engineering mechanical drawings

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites
• Eligibility for sales or performance‑based bonuses

Pay

$21‑$33 per hour (base pay range; actual offer based on location, experience, education, skills, etc.)

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with potential overtime; role requires up to 80‑90% travel.